Gum Health Revolution: Exploring LANAP Therapy

Dentistry has evolved tremendously over the past decades in providing patients with advanced treatments using state-of-the-art technology and machinery. LANAP is one such revolutionary procedure offered to treat gum disease. The dentist uses specialized laser technology to promote gum regeneration. 

Read this informative blog to know what LANAP is and what benefits it offers patients suffering from gum disease. 

A comprehensive guide to LANAP

LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is a laser periodontal treatment that helps eliminate gum disease, sterilize the remaining healthy tissues, and promote gum regeneration. This procedure uses an ultra-thin, high-powered laser to target diseased gums. 

LANAP uses a patented, FDA-approved laser that naturally regenerates new, and healthy tissues helping restore your oral health and improving your overall wellness. 

Exploring the benefits of LANAP

LANAP is popular among periodontists since it offers a cascade of compelling benefits:

• Less painful than traditional surgery 
• The procedure is minimally invasive and does not require any extensive incisions and bleeding, thus it is less painful 
• Quick procedure 
• Laser technology used during the procedure enables to perform the procedure quickly in just a matter of an hour or two. 
• Faster healing 
• Since the procedure is quick without any incisions and suturing, you are bound to heal quickly with quick recovery. 
• Bacterial removal
• The LANAP procedure removes bacteria by vaporizing them as a natural part of the treatment. 
• LANAP also reduces the risk of post-procedure infections since it does not involve any surgical instruments. 
• Increase in pocket size
• With its regenerative potential LANAP procedure can reduce the pocket size considerably and prevent further infection. 
• Accelerates tissue regeneration and growth of jawbone 
• LANAP removes most of the bacteria thereby reducing inflammation and infection of the gums. 
• Thus, it also helps regenerate the lost tissues and stimulate the growth of jawbones.

The procedure involved in performing LANAP 

LANAP procedure is usually performed by a periodontist under local anesthesia. They will initially record dental X-rays and review your medical and dental history.

Here is a comprehensive list of LANAP steps:

• A tiny laser fiber is inserted between the tooth and the gums. 
• This laser beam removes the bacteria and clears all the infection between the tooth and gums, without requiring any cuts. 
• The tooth roots will be thoroughly cleaned to remove any residual plaque and calculus. 
• Finally, another laser beam will be targeted to form a blood clot that seals off the pocket.  

Consult your dentist if you notice any symptoms of gum disease like swollen, bleeding gums, to determine if LANAP is the right choice of treatment for your oral needs.